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Richard M. (Richard Milhous) Nixon
1913–1994
A dramatic and deeply debated figure in American history, this 37th U.S. president rose from modest beginnings in California to the White House, then left office in the shadow of Watergate. His life story blends political skill, global diplomacy, and one of the most consequential falls from power in modern politics.
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State of the Union Addresses
by Richard M. (Richard Milhous) Nixon
About the author
Born in Yorba Linda, California, on January 9, 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon built a long political career before reaching the presidency. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate from California, then became vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961.
Nixon was elected the 37th president of the United States in 1968 and served from 1969 until 1974. His presidency is often remembered for major foreign policy moves, including improved relations with China and the Soviet Union, as well as the winding down of direct American combat involvement in Vietnam.
His legacy is inseparable from the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation in 1974—the first by any U.S. president. After leaving office, he spent years writing books and commenting on foreign affairs, remaining a prominent and controversial public figure until his death in New York on April 22, 1994.